A Case of Prolapsed Third Eyelid Gland in a Two Month Old Bull Mastiff
Okwudili Celestine Ukwueze, Njoku Njoku Uchechukwu, Jeremia Kelechi Theresah
International Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Case Reports · pp. 121–126 · Published 15 Apr 2015
10.9734/IJMPCR/2015/15931Abstract
Aim: To report the case of a prolapsed third eyelid gland in a bull mastiff in which surgical treatment using modified pocket technique was performed. Presentation: A two month old, male, bull mastiff weighing 30 kg was presented with a pinkish fleshy mass of tissue protruding from the medial canthus of the left eye, conjunctivitis and ocular discharges. The condition was confirmed to be a prolapse of the third eyelid gland following clinical examination. The surgical reposition of the prolapsed gland using pocket technique was done. Discussion: Cherry eye may occur secondary to inflammation and weakness of the supporting ligament that attaches the gland to its anatomical position. Surgical correction of the prolapse using pocket technique has been reported to be far better than excision method. The standard and established approach for pocket technique was followed. No surgical or anaesthetic complication was encountered. Conclusion: The surgical reposition of the prolapsed gland was successful and no complications were encountered.
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